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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA- 4 Resolution of Planning Commission Precise plan of design RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-2002-249 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCION OF TWO TILT-UP BUILDINGS IN THE WEST END SPECIFIC PLAN. BUILDING 1 WILL CONSIST OF 14,009 SF. AND BUILDING 2 OF 14,022 SF. AT 720 NORTH TODD AVENUE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa, has given notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on the application of Howard Parsell, with respect to the requested Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249, to construct two tilt-up buildings at 720 North Todd Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, the project has been deemed to be Categorically Exempt and the finding has been made that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 2: That in accordance with Section 88-585 of the Azusa Municipal Code, it is found that the project would not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity, and would not adversely affect the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, and provided the conditions of approval are adhered to, the Planning Commission hereby approves said Precise Plan of Design based on the following findings: 1. That the proposed precise plan of design is consistent with the General Plan. Land Use Element Goal No. 1 and 2 of the General Plan calls for promoting and a strong and diversified industrial sector, the elimination of blight and deterioration in industrial areas, and improvements to existing industrial areas in order to improve the opportunities for future growth. As such, the project is consistent with the City’s General Plan. 2. That the nature, condition, and development of the adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The uses directly adjacent to the subject property are industrial and commercial. The construction of the two new buildings will be compatible with existing uses in the area. Furthermore, the project will improve the aesthetics of the streetscape and area. Therefore, the project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. Resolution No. 2003-21 Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249 Page 2 of 3 3. That the site is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use, buildings, yards, fences and walls, parking, landscaping, and other development features proposed. A Development Review Board meeting was held to receive comments from City departments/divisions. Standard conditions and requirements were given by the various departments. The project meets all of the applicable provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code to accommodate the use, buildings, yards, fences and walls, parking, landscaping, and other development features proposed. 4. That the proposed precise plan of design complies with all of the applicable development standards of the zone district. The proposal meets all of the applicable standards of the industrial district in which it is located. Staff has analyzed each development standard and prepared a Zoning Conformance Table to show compliance. This table has been included as part of the Planning Commission staff report. 5. That the site is adequately served by highways or streets of sufficient width and improved as necessary to accommodate the type of traffic associated with the proposed use. The City Engineering Division has reviewed the proposal and has concluded that truck and vehicle trips are anticipated to be insignificant to the flow of traffic on Foothill Boulevard and Todd Avenue. It also indicated that the existing streets could accommodate the type of traffic associated with proposed use. Standards conditions have issued. 6. That the proposed precise plan of design observes the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The intent of the zoning ordinance is to address all relevant issues pertaining to uses within the West End Specific Plan and impose the necessary conditions to prevent impacts and/or mitigate them to a level of insignificance. Conditions of approval have been included to observe the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 3: Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission does hereby approve Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249 for the property located at: 720 North Todd Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, as though set out in full and at length. SECTION 4: The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED the 16th day of April ,2003. Resolution No. 2003-21 Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249 Page 3 of 3 _____________________________________________ AZUSA PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of April, 2003, by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________________________ AZUSA PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY